{"product_id":"dangerous-fortune-book-ken-follett-9780385311212","title":"A Dangerous Fortune","description":"\u003cb\u003eA breathtaking thriller featuring political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises (\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e), from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Column of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1866, tragedy strikes the exclusive Windfield School when a young student drowns in a mysterious accident. His death and its aftermath initiate a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the exclusive men's clubs and brothels that cater to every dark desire of London's upper class to the dazzling ballrooms and mahogany-paneled suites of the manipulators of the world's wealth, one family is splintered by a shared legacy. But greed, fed by the shocking truth of a boy's death, must be stopped, or the dreams of a nation will die. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A terrific page-turner.\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises . . . old-fashioned entertainment.\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Breathlessly plotted . . . relentlessly suspenseful.\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gripping, complex plot . . . sexual intrigue . . . fascinating characters . . . You won't be able to put down this exciting page-turner.\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLexington Herald-Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Follett  builds] to a dramatic climax with the same masterful control that guided \u003ci\u003eEye of the Needle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e.--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlayboy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e I don't usually enjoy historical thrillers but admit to being totally captivated by Ken Follett's \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e.--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Highly entertaining . . . Follett's characters are drawn with broad, realistic strokes . . . this story of greed and retribution should win Follett new fans.--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Rich, complex, thrilling, suspenseful, well plotted . . . \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e is dangerous reading. You won't be able to put it down.--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuthors and Critics \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49528207343889,"sku":"GOR001651318","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49530000376081,"sku":"GOR001674183","price":5.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50468648878353,"sku":"CIN0385311214A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50541787808017,"sku":"CIN0385311214G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50571659018513,"sku":"CIN0385311214VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51681161314577,"sku":"GOR004285330","price":4.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0385311214.jpg?v=1750781567","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/dangerous-fortune-book-ken-follett-9780385311212","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}